The concept of sculptures invisible to baryons—ordinary matter that makes up stars, planets, and us—sounds like science fiction, but it opens a fascinating dialogue between art and astrophysics. While no physical sculptures are truly baryon-invisible, artists and theorists have imagined works that metaphorically align with dark matter or other non-baryonic cosmic phenomena.
One hypothetical example is "Dark Matter Monolith," a conceptual piece envisioned as an invisible, gravity-influencing structure that interacts only with the unseen fabric of the universe. Another is "Neutrino Nexus," an abstract installation symbolizing the elusive particles that pass through baryonic matter undetected.
These ideas challenge traditional art by merging cosmology with creativity, inviting viewers to ponder the invisible forces shaping our reality. Though such sculptures don’t exist materially, they inspire awe at the boundaries of human imagination and scientific discovery.